Birthdays are always a day of celebration and one of the days we all look forward to. We decided to make a list of ten of your favourite celebrities who are September babies.
2face
Popularly known as 2baba, he is a singer, songwriter, record producer and philanthropist. He is one of the legends in the Nigerian music industry. His biggest hit African Queen , will forever be a classic as it recognises and reverences Africa women in Africa and diaspora. He is from Jos, Plateau and was born on 18 September, 1975.
Waje
Aituaje Iruobe known by her stage name Waje is a singer and songwriter. Her genres are pop, R&B, Soul, Blues and Rock. She was born on September 1, 1980 in Akure, Ondo state. She was a judge for The Voice Nigeria in 2016. She also has a charity initiative called the Waje’s Safe House where she teams up with other NGO’s to serve humanity.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
She is a Nigerian novelist, short story writer and non-fiction writer. She was born on September 15, 1977 in Enugu. Her most popular works include Purple Hibiscus , Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americannah . She serves as an inspiration to a thousand and one African female writers out there who want to use their pen to tell their story.
Mercy Chinwo
Known by her signature beret, Mercy Chinwo is a gospel singer and songwriter who came into the limelight with her song Excess Love . She was born on September 5, 1991. She has worn several awards including Best Gospel Artist at the Climax Awards 2018, 3 awards at the Africa Gospel Awards Festival AGAFEST 2019, and Best Gospel Artist at AFRIMMA 2020.
ASA
Born on September 19, 1982 Bukola Elemide professionally known as Asa is a Nigerian-French singer, songwriter and recording artist. She majors in pop, indie pop and Afrobeats. Asa’s Be My Man from her second album Beautiful imperfection was played nonstop on the radio when it was released back in 2010.
Basket Mouth
Born on 14 September, 1978 in Lagos State, Basket Mouth is a stand up comedian, actor and TV host. He went into comedy in 1995 but started his professional career four years later. He is one of the most recognised Nigerian entertainer.
Jim Iyke
‘Spoilt campus bad boy’ Jim Iyke was born on 25 September, 1976. He began acting in 2001, as of 2013 he was the highest Nigerian paid actor. He is one of the brand ambassadors of Innoson motors. He has featured in a lot of movies, Bad Comments, Merry Men, Last Flight to Abuja, Passport, The Set Up, Seven and a Half Dates, American Driver, Stalker, Cold Feet and lots more.
King Sunny Ade
Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade is a JuJu singer, Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he blends traditional vocal forms with Western rock and roll. He was born on September 22, 1946. He is the leader of a band , King Sunny Ade and his African Beats, he held a four decade old record for the longest charting African album in the U.S, he is also the first Nigerian to get a Grammy nomination. Currently, he is a chairperson of the musical copyright society of Nigeria.
Linda Ikeji
Famous blogger Linda Ikeji was born on September 19, 1980. She is popularly known for her blog, Linda Ikeji’s blog which covers news, controversial issues, events, entertainment, lifestyle and beauty.
Toyin Abraham
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham was born on September 5, 1982. She has featured in a lot of movies, Alakada, Alakada Reloaded , Elevator Baby, The Prophetess, and most recently Ijakumo . She came under fire during the 2023 general presidential election when netizens questioned her candidate choice during the election.
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